LS Tractor MT122 vs Yanmar SA221

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Across 9 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT122 leads 5 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT122 and Yanmar SA221.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT122	Yanmar SA221
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15 hp	▲ 15.6 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,537 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 902 lb	825 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 728 lb	660 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 72.6 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,836 lbf	1,342 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 8.7 mph	8.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT122Yanmar SA221

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

15 hp

▲15.6 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,537 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲902 lb

825 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲728 lb

660 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	LS TractorMT122	YanmarSA221


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV76F	3TNM74F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled	4-cycle inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.0 in³	60.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO Power	15 hp	15.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	In-line injection pump	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear pump, transmission driven	Dual hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	4.6 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	2.1 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center system, position control	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 set (2 quick couplers, optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.8 gal	3.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.5 gal	3.2 qt

PTO Type	Independent (electro-hydraulic)	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	554 rpm @ 3200 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard (2,500 rpm)	Independent mid-PTO, 2057 rpm at 3200 engine rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	992 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	728 lb	660 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Select control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	Hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	2 ranges	Infinite forward and reverse (hydrostatic); 1 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.70 mph	8.6 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.22 mph	6.3 mph (with R4 tires)
Clutch	N/A	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical pedal type	Differential lock pedal (optional)

Frame Type	Not Published	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat, folding armrest, retractable seat belt, fore-aft adjustment	Fore-and-aft adjustable operator seat
Front Axle Type	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)	Selectable 2WD/4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal	Not Published

Overall Width	47 in	47.3 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	56 in	57.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	6.4 in (with R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.87 ft	7.87 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	87 in	82.3 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	66.3 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel, R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	97 in (bumper to link)	102.1 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 lb	1,537 lb (with ROPS, R4 tires)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.0-12	26x12.0-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 6PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.0-12	26x12.0-12 4PR

Quick Attach Loader System	LL1102: quick attachment (ISO 24410 attachments only), latch handle with latch pin	YL110: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	LL1102; LL1700; LL1001	YL110
Loader Lift Height	LL1001: 72.6 in (at pivot pin)	YL110: 71 in to pivot pin (51 in under level bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL1001: 902 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	YL110: 825 lb at pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	LL1001: 1,836 lb (at pivot pin)	YL110: 1,342 lb at pivot pin

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited warranty	Private individual use: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 10 years or 3,000 hours; attachments 1 year

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LS Tractor MT122 vs Yanmar SA221: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?: The Yanmar SA221 leads on pto hp at 15.6 hp hp, compared to 15 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT122.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?: The Yanmar SA221 leads on weight at 1,537 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?: The LS Tractor MT122 leads on loader lift at 902 lb lb, compared to 825 lb lb for the Yanmar SA221.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?: The LS Tractor MT122 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 728 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA221.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT122	Yanmar SA221
Engine HP (hp)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	15 hp	▲ 15.6 hp
Weight (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,537 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 902 lb	825 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 728 lb	660 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 72.6 in	71 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 1,836 lbf	1,342 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.7 gpm	▲ 8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 8.7 mph	8.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT122Yanmar SA221

Engine HPhp

▲21.5 hp

PTO HPhp

15 hp

▲15.6 hp

Weightlb

1,433 lb

▲1,537 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲902 lb

825 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲728 lb

660 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	LS TractorMT122	YanmarSA221


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV76F	3TNM74F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, indirect injection (swirl chamber), water-cooled	4-cycle inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.0 in³	60.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	21.5 hp	21.5 hp
PTO Power	15 hp	15.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	In-line injection pump	Not Published
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear pump, transmission driven	Dual hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	4.6 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	2.1 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center system, position control	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 set (2 quick couplers, optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	0.8 gal	3.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.0 gal (3.4 gal with front-end loader; 4.7 gal with front-end loader and backhoe)	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.5 gal	3.2 qt

PTO Type	Independent (electro-hydraulic)	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	554 rpm @ 3200 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard (2,500 rpm)	Independent mid-PTO, 2057 rpm at 3200 engine rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	992 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	728 lb	660 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Select control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	Hydrostatic transmission
No. of Speeds	2 ranges	Infinite forward and reverse (hydrostatic); 1 range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	8.70 mph	8.6 mph (with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.22 mph	6.3 mph (with R4 tires)
Clutch	N/A	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical pedal type	Differential lock pedal (optional)

Frame Type	Not Published	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back seat, folding armrest, retractable seat belt, fore-aft adjustment	Fore-and-aft adjustable operator seat
Front Axle Type	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)	Selectable 2WD/4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Hitch: 882 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal; drawbar with clevis: 772 lb vertical, 3,527 lb horizontal	Not Published

Overall Width	47 in	47.3 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	56 in	57.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	6.4 in (with R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.87 ft	7.87 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	87 in	82.3 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	66.3 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel, R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	97 in (bumper to link)	102.1 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,433 lb	1,537 lb (with ROPS, R4 tires)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front 18x8.50-10, rear 26x12.0-12; offered in industrial or turf	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12.0-12	26x12.0-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.50-10	18x8.50-10 6PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12.0-12	26x12.0-12 4PR

Quick Attach Loader System	LL1102: quick attachment (ISO 24410 attachments only), latch handle with latch pin	YL110: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	LL1102; LL1700; LL1001	YL110
Loader Lift Height	LL1001: 72.6 in (at pivot pin)	YL110: 71 in to pivot pin (51 in under level bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL1001: 902 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	YL110: 825 lb at pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	LL1001: 1,836 lb (at pivot pin)	YL110: 1,342 lb at pivot pin

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited warranty	Private individual use: basic 24 months or 2,000 hours, powertrain 10 years or 3,000 hours; attachments 1 year

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LS Tractor MT122 vs Yanmar SA221: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 21.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?

The Yanmar SA221 leads on pto hp at 15.6 hp hp, compared to 15 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?

The Yanmar SA221 leads on weight at 1,537 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT122.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?

The LS Tractor MT122 leads on loader lift at 902 lb lb, compared to 825 lb lb for the Yanmar SA221.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT122 or the Yanmar SA221?

The LS Tractor MT122 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 728 lb lb, compared to 660 lb lb for the Yanmar SA221.

LS Tractor MT122 vs Yanmar SA221

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